Hall of Fame
A standout player, coach and administrator, Clay Hassard spent 36 years working in the Elon Department of Athletics before passing away on Feb. 9, 2024 at the age of 62.
A 1985 Elon graduate, Hassard earned All-South Atlantic Conference and Academic All-American distinction as an offensive lineman. He went on to spend five seasons on the Elon football staff as an assistant coach while earning his MBA in 1989. He became part of the department's administrative staff in 1990 and was promoted to associate director of athletics in 1995.
Hassard retired in 2022 as the Senior Associate Director of Athletics. He had a deep dedication to the personal development and holistic success of student-athletes.
Over many years, Hassard was Elon's chief athletics compliance officer, overseeing NCAA regulations and ensuring that administrators, coaches and student-athletes maintained the highest standards of integrity.
